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Sydney Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast, Sonora Style – Nov 23Al Pastor PorkSonora Potts Point launches Australia’s only custom al pastor machine! Enjoy slow-roasted marinated meat, fresh tortillas, salsas, salads & pineapple for just $26 — plus all-day happy hour. A Sunda...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated at 66 Chandos Street in St Leonards, Annata is an urban-chic restaurant and wine bar offering modern European bistro dining in a relaxed, stylish setting. Since 2016, the team has focused ...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Coya Sydney

Coya Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrating Christmas at COYA Christmas Dinner or LunchA Christmas lunch or dinner unlike any other. We invite you to celebrate with your loved ones over this festive 5 course dining experience by Chef Ashraf Saleh. Enjoy this exquisite menu in our war...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE UNDER THE STARSNYE 2025Countdown with cocktails, music, and Italian flair. Cucinetta will be alive with bubbles, 4 course menu, and that Cucinetta energy you love. Expect: Signature cocktails & fine wines - Midnight toas...
Christmas Eve at Silvester's24th December This festive season, celebrate with family and friends at Silvester’s Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy a specially curated Christmas Eve Dinner menu. Make it extra festive with a two-hour beverage packag...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Walker Street, Bar Lettera is a contemporary Italo-Australian restaurant and wine bar which journeys into the artistic soul of North Sydney. Inspired by the rich heritage of the vibrant ...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glebe

12 Chef Hat Award
Saturday Bottomless Come and EnjoySharing food and bottomless booze $95 pp (1.5 hours). Bellinis, sparkling, red, white and rose. Vegetarian options available. Call (02) 9571 9292 to book now!
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
The Bar at CATALINAIntroducing Pelican Hour CATALINA’s Pelican Hour, is a delicious new way to while away lazy, sunny afternoons at the Catalina Bar. Available Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 oysters: enjoy a half dozen f...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Toei on Campbell Street in Surry Hills takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. This Sydney dining d...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
ATTENZIONE! TRIVIA!Last Monday of the MonthJoin us on the last Monday of the month for a night of fun questions, great food and amazing sips. Click on more info to book your table:
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Barangaroo

19 Chef Hat Award
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...